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Stellantis Snags Rivian’s Manufacturing Head To Lead EV Push

Carscoops

Stellantis has recruited Rivian’s former head of manufacturing to lead its own manufacturing operations in North America from September 2. Prior to joining Rivian, Fallon worked at Nissan for more than 16 years in various positions, including vice president of Manufacturing Canton. by 2030.

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Australian EV charging manufacturer Tritium goes into administration

CarExpert

Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment manufacturer Tritium , which had pivoted to the US market, has declared itself insolvent. But in November 2023 it announced it would shutter its Brisbane facility to consolidate manufacturing operations at its Lebanon, Tennessee plant in the US.

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Audi doubts Chinese brands’ ability to service customers

CarExpert

Audi Australia says its focus on customer service will help its vehicles stand out against a “flood” of new brands to our market. There’s a lot of cars coming, there’s a lot of Chinese manufacturers coming,” Audi Australia CEO Jeff Mannering told CarExpert. It’s the beginning of a transition. It’s very dynamic.

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How the Czinger 21C will change car manufacturing for good

Autocar

But here we are in 2024, when manufacturers (not just of cars) are confronted with soaring production costs and are rigidly committed to reducing their impact on the environment. But more importantly, the 21C serves as a “laboratory on wheels” to both showcase and further the development of manufacturing innovations by the parent firm.

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Why Toyota is Autocar’s Best Manufacturer of 2024

Autocar

We delve deep into all of the reasons why the Japanese brand is a big winner in the 2024 Autocar Awards When it came to picking the Best Manufacturer in our 2024 Autocar Awards, there were plenty of reasons why Toyota stood out as the clear winner. Then there’s Toyota’s breadth of powertrain options.

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AI in Video Content Creation for the Automotive Industry: Transforming Car Manufacturing

Turbo Marketing Solutions

No longer just a sci-fi dream, AI has made it possible to rapidly create dynamic used car videos or personalized customer messages with ease, all while boosting visual appeal and engagement levels. The implementation of artificial intelligence in assembly lines has notably optimized manufacturing processes. Let’s talk about production.

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Every manufacturer without an electric car for Australia

Drive.com

Here’s a list of every car manufacturer in Australia which does not currently produce an electric vehicle for local showrooms – or has begun taking orders in preparation to launch one. In 2018 only five car companies sold an electric car in Australia: BMW, Hyundai, Jaguar, Renault and Tesla. MORE: 2025 Volkswagen ID.4